Health Matters

Monday

Jun 25, 2007 at 11:30 PM

I Can Cope Online

The free, interactive site by the American Cancer Society answers questions about diagnosis, treatment and coping with the daily challenges of cancer. Classes are self-paced and usually take 20-30 minutes to complete. Registration is required for each class. Go to www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1X_I_Can_Cope_Online.asp.

St. Joseph's/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening units at the following locations. Appointments are necessary; financial assistance available for some locations. Most insurance policies are accepted. Call 819-6800.

June 26, St. Joseph's/Candler Pooler Medical Group, Godley Station Professional Park

June 27, McIntosh County Health Department

June 29, St. Thomas Church, Isle of Hope

July 5, St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group, Islands

July 6, United Therapy, 232 E. Broughton St.

July 10, St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group, Rincon

July 11, St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group, Pembroke

July 12, Bryan County Health Department, Richmond Hill

July 16, Department of Family and Children's Services, Wheaton St.

July 17, Reynolds Square

July 18, St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group, Pembroke

July 24, St. Joseph's/Candler Medical Group, Rincon

July 26, St. Joseph's/Candler St. Mary's Community Center

July 30, The Landings Club, Skidaway Island

July 31, St. Joseph's/Candler Pooler Medical Group, Godley Station Professional Park

Blood Pressure Screenings

10 a.m.-noon every Monday (except holidays), St. Joseph's/Candler, No. 8 Medical Arts. Sponsored by SmartSenior, a senior membership program. Free and open to the public. No appointments necessary. Closed on holidays. Call 352-4405.

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for information and to make an appointment.

10 a.m.-noon June 26, St. Joseph's/Candler Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. A program offered through a partnership between the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association. There will be instruction and guidance on skin care and makeup for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. There will also be a demonstration on how to use wigs, turbans, scarves and hats. Free. Registration required. Call 355-5196. Sessions:

The Bulloch County Health Department and Comprehensive Aids Resource Encounter (C.A.R.E.) will host an HIV testing event 3-7 p.m. June 27, at the Little Lotts Creek Apartment Complex in Statesboro. Theme: "Take the Test. Take Control." Free and open to the public. Call 912-530-8078.

Blood Drive

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center will sponsor a blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29, in its parking lot, located at 1150 Cornell Ave. next to Benedictine School. Free food will be offered to participants. Call 354-3911, ext. 244 or go to www.coastalharbor.com.

Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Support Group

5:30-7 p.m. June 26, Cardiopulmonary Rehab Education Room, Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Health. The group will meet quarterly and offer education and support to ICD patients and their families. Call 350-4284.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

4-5 p.m. June 27, conference room, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute, Memorial Health Campus. Open to individuals with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones, as well as individuals who have lost a family member to pancreatic cancer. Call 350-7845.

5:30 p.m. June 28, African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Open to patients with lupus and their loved ones. Call 447-6605.

St. Joseph's/Candler Cancer Survivors Walking Group

Meeting 9 a.m. July 2 and every Monday (except holidays and weather permitting), lobby of the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. Group open to anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis and their support person(s). Wear comfortable walking shoes. To sign up, call 819-5723.

Ladies Living Smart Fitness Club

5:30 p.m. July 3 and every Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. every second Saturday, at St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Program will provide nutritional education and exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes. To register, call 447-6605.

Savannah Parkinson Support Group

Will meet 5-6:30 p.m. July 5, in the Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital. Free and open to the public. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666.

Mommy & Me Support Group

5:30-6:30 p.m. July 5, Room 508A, Candler Professional Building, 5354 Reynolds St. Group focus is on adjusting to life with a new baby. Call 819-6171.

5:30 p.m. July 11 and every Wednesday, St. Joseph's/Candler's Center for WellBeing. A pre- and post-natal exercise program led by an exercise specialist certified in maternity fitness. Fee: $30 per month. For information or to register, call 819-6463.

Exams will be scheduled 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. July 12, at St. Joseph's/Candler St. Mary's Community Center. A free eye examination will be done by a local ophthalmologist. Prescriptions for eye glasses will be filled using a slide scale of $0-$20. No walk-ins will be seen. Call 477-0578.

Epilepsy Support Group

Will meet 7 p.m. July 17, Conference Room 3, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Support group is for those with epilepsy and related brain disorders. Call 233-3537 or 897-7342.

6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Lake Mayer. The BlazeSports Club of Savannah, a program of The Rehabilitation Institute, holds weekly wheelchair tennis practices at Lake Mayer. Program is supported by the Savannah Area Tennis Association. Specialized tennis wheelchairs, balls and racquets are provided. Call 350-7127.

The Transplant Awareness Group

7 p.m. the second Monday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November). Meetings are held at the Savannah LifeLink office, 14B Chatham Center South. Call 912-341-0000 or 800-365-2066.

Offers free hearing tests by dialing 800-222-3277 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The test is an FDA market approved automated hearing screening test. The caller should be in a perfectly quiet room using a corded telephone with paper and pencil. The telephone test is being offered as a public service to the Savannah community and surrounding areas to help promote better hearing health.

Will meet, from 4-5:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 West Ridge Road, Skidaway Island. Call 598-1766 or 598-7047.

Cancer Support Group

6-7 p.m. third Tuesday of every month, Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. Open to anyone living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-3360.

7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the Second Chance area of the Goodwill building on Sallie Mood Drive. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. precedes meeting. Facilitator: Joanne Coates. Call 354-6611.

Savannah Bariatric Support Group

6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month in Windsor Forest Baptist Church, 12532 White Bluff Road, Savannah. The public is welcome to all support group meetings. Call 912-826-5434.

ADHD Support Group Meeting

6:45 p.m. third Thursday of every month, The Mindspring Center, 1147 US 80 W., Pooler. Stephanie Warren will facilitate the meetings on a monthly basis. Meetings will be interactive, giving individuals the opportunity to discuss challenges and successes and hear from leaders in the health-care field, school system and other outlets. Call 748-6463.

Autism Support Group

7 p.m. third Thursday of every month, Liberty County YMCA board room, Hinesville. Open to families with autistic children. Call 912-876-5777.

Infertility Support Group

6:45 p.m. Saturdays at Savannah Christian Church. A biblically based support group for couples struggling with infertility. For information, contact Tony or Kelly Wiggins at 912-495-0894 or e-mail tony_kel@bellsouth.net.

Free Blood Pressure Checks

The Community Cardiovascular Council offers free blood pressure checks 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at its clinic, 1900 Abercorn St. No appointment necessary.

Hospice Savannah's

Grief and Loss Center provides bereavement groups for anyone in the community who lost someone to death. Groups are also available for children ages 6-18. Each session is held at the Center, 7212 Seawright Drive.

Groups meet from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Pre-registration is required each week. To register or for more information, call 629-1095.

Grief 101: Seven-week educational/support group that offers support and tools to learn to live with loss.

Transition Group: Small facilitated group for those waiting to get into 101 or those who need additional support after completing 101.

Grief Support Network: Open peer-facilitated group for those who would like a group with less structure. Youth Groups offer support and tools utilizing play and activity to learn to deal with loss. Youth ages 6-12 meet 4:45-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays and teens meet 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pre-registration is required each week. To register or for more information, call 629-1096.

Needs volunteers to conduct hearing screenings on children and adults. The center is at 1206 E. 66th St. Nurses or retired nurses are needed to do eye, ear and dental exams on preschool children. A flexible time commitment schedule is possible. Call 355-4601.

Grief and Loss Recovery Workshop

Call 912-634-9527.

Men's group, 3 p.m. Sundays at the Focus House

Women's group, 7 p.m. Mondays at the Focus House

Couple's group, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Focus House

Senior Companions

Senior Citizens Inc. is seeking Senior Companions: men and women age 60 years or older who provide care to older adults who live on their own. Senior Companions receive a small stipend, assistance with transportation costs and a chance to help others. For information about the program, call 236-0363, Ext. 120.

The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross

Looking for CPR and first aid instructors. The American Red Cross allows Registered Nurses and certain nursing students to become instructors in courses such as first aid, CPR/AED and baby sitter's training. For information on how to become a Red Cross health and safety instructor, call 651-5371 or e-mail daled@savannahredcross.org.

First Steps Program

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking volunteers from the community for its First Steps Program. This program assists new mothers with support, parenting education and community referral. Training sessions will be provided. Call 819-6910.

Nueva Vida

For information on the schedule and location for "Nueva Vida," an AA group that meets in the Community Center in Nassau Woods Park, call 308-6259.

Multiple Blessings Class

For parents expecting twins, triplets or more is offered at Memorial Health. The course provides information on prenatal care, the multiple birth experience, newborn care and life at home with more than one baby. Cost is $40 for the four-session course. Offered as needed. Participants should plan to attend early in the pregnancy. Call 598-1839.

Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project

The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial health University medical Center is partnering with LibLines Inc., Lowes, and Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. The home will be built primarily by women celebrating survivorship. Women who have survived cancer, provided care for somebody with cancer, or been touched by the disease in some way are encouraged to participate. Call 350-7845.

- Compiled by Mollie Diamond

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